NewsUKCrimeEmma Pattison had been headteacher of the school for six months <\/p>\n
Epsom College\u2019s headteacher talks about \u2018family changes\u2019 in podcast before death<\/p>\n
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Gunshots were heard before Epsom College\u2019s headteacher Emma Pattison was found dead alongsider her husband and seven-year-old daughter, a source has claimed.<\/p>\n
The noise prompted a staff member to alert the emergency services who found the family\u2019s bodies, it was claimed in the Daily Telegraph.<\/p>\n
Surrey Police have said it is an \u201cisolated incident\u201d and a third party is not being sought. <\/p>\n
While the school\u2019s rifle range was among the buildings cordoned off, The Independent understands that this was due to its proximity to the Pattisons\u2019 home and it is not part of the scene of investigation.<\/p>\n
Dr Alastair Wells, chair of the board of governors at Epsom College, said: \u201cOn behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emma’s family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career.\u201d <\/p>\n
Appearing on the Epsom Insights podcast just before Christmas, Ms Pattison said moving into the new job had been a \u201creally big change\u201d for her family.<\/p>\n
1675742428Epsom College headteacher spoke of \u2018family changes\u2019 in podcastEmma Pattison, the headteacher of Epsom College who was found dead along with her husband and daughter, had previously spoken about some of the changes her family had gone through for the new job.<\/p>\n
Police have described the incident as being \u201cisolated\u201d and said they are not seeking a third party in connection to it.<\/p>\n
Pattison, 45, was just six months into her post as the Surrey private school\u2019s first-ever female head.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a really big change for my family,\u201d she said in an appearance on the school\u2019s podcast, sharing that her family had moved house and bought a dog in the area.<\/p>\n
Watch here.<\/p>\n
Epsom College headteacher talks about \u2018family changes\u2019 in podcast before deathThe headteacher of Epsom College has been found dead inside the school, alongside her husband and seven-year-old daughter. Police have described the incident as being \u201cisolated\u201d and said they are not seeking a third party in connection to it. Emma Pattison, 45, was just six months into her post as the Surrey private school\u2019s first-ever female head. In this podcast, she shares some of the changes her family had gone through for her new job. \u201cIt\u2019s been a really big change for my family,\u201d she said, sharing that they have moved house and bought a dog in the area. Sign up for our newsletters.<\/p>\n
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar7 February 2023 04:00<\/p>\n
1675738845Epsom College reacts after shocking deaths of school head and her familyEpsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39 and their daughter Lettie, seven, were found in the grounds of the school in the early hours of Sunday morning by the South East Coast Ambulance Service.<\/p>\n
In a statement late on Sunday evening, the elite school, which was named independent school of the year in 2022, asked for privacy as the school community grappled with the shocking news and the loss of its head.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to announce the news of the deaths of Emma Pattison, Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie, and her husband George,\u201d the school said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts, condolences and sympathies are with their families at this tragic time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more here:<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce7 February 2023 03:00<\/p>\n
1675735230Emma Pattison \u201cabsolutely loving\u201d her time at Epsom College before her untimely deathJust two months ago, Emma Pattison was telling pupils how excited she was to be leading Epsom College.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is so much to come\u201d, she remarked on the school\u2019s podcast, Epsom Insight. She was looking forward to embracing school traditions like Founder\u2019s Day, where parents and alumni enjoy picnics, cricket and house sports competitions.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am absolutely loving my time here so far\u201d, she confirmed shortly before the Christmas break. \u201cIt has been very, very busy, but absolutely wonderful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce7 February 2023 02:00<\/p>\n
1675731630Nottingham headteacher \u201cheartbroken\u201d following death of friend, Emma PattisonA Nottingham headteacher has said she is \u201cheartbroken\u201d after her friend and colleague Emma Pattison was found dead in a property on the grounds of Epsom College.<\/p>\n
In a tweet posted on Monday (January 6), Julie Keller said: \u201cHeartbroken. My life was richer for having had Emma as a friend and colleague, the world is certainly poorer for her loss. Sending my love to her family and both Epsom College and Croydon High School at this most awful time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cheryl Giovannoni, the chief executive of the GDST, added: \u201cWe are immensely shocked and saddened by the news about the death of Emma Pattison, her daughter Lettie and her husband George. Our thoughts are with their family at this time, as well as everyone at Croydon High School, and Epsom College, which Emma joined as head in September 2022.<\/p>\n
\u201cEmma was a much loved and respected member of the GDST community, as well as a talented head and teacher and a dear friend to many of us. She touched the lives of all of us with her energy, wisdom and kindness during her six years as head of Croydon High School and the school will always bear the legacy of her inspiring leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce7 February 2023 01:00<\/p>\n
1675727400Epsom College issues tribute to \u201cwonderful Head”Epsom College has issued a statement following the passing of its \u201cwonderful\u201d headteacher, Emma Pattison, and her family.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe shocking and tragic news has now reached many about the death of our Head, Emma Pattison. The College community will be coming together today to process the news, grieve and pay our respects to a wonderful Head\u201d, Epsom College tweeted.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this time there is nothing more that we can say regarding the circumstances around Mrs Pattison and her family\u2019s death beyond the statement issued by Surrey Police yesterday evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will be in close contact with Surrey Police over the coming weeks and months. We hope everyone will respect the privacy of Emma\u2019s family at this time and allow the College\u2019s pupils, staff and wider community the time and space necessary to come to terms with this loss.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce6 February 2023 23:50<\/p>\n
1675725641Colleagues pay tribute to headteacher found dead with daughter, 7, and husbandFormer colleagues of a headteacher found dead at her home with her husband and daughter have paid tribute to their \u201cdear friend\u201d.<\/p>\n
Emma Pattison, who was head at Croydon High School before she joined Epsom College in September last year, died on Sunday with her daughter Lettie, seven, and her husband George.<\/p>\n
Surrey Police have not disclosed the cause of their deaths but said they are confident that no-one else was involved.<\/p>\n
Cheryl Giovannoni, chief executive of the Girls\u2019 Day School Trust (GDST), of which Croydon High School is part, said: \u201cWe are immensely shocked and saddened by the news about the death of Emma Pattison, her daughter Lettie and her husband George.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts are with their family at this time, as well as everyone at Croydon High School, and Epsom College, which Emma joined as head in September 2022.<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce6 February 2023 23:20<\/p>\n
1675723841\u2018Gunshots at 1am\u2019: Police tape off school rifle range after headteacher and family found deadThe headteacher of a prestigious independent school spoke about how there was \u201cso much to look ahead to and be excited\u201d about just weeks before her death.<\/p>\n
Police have not yet confirmed the cause of their deaths, but said they were confident that there was \u201cno third-party involvement\u201d.<\/p>\n
An unnamed source told The Telegraph that a member of school staff had called the emergency services after hearing what they believed to be gunshots in the early hours of Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
The area surrounding the Pattisons\u2019 home, which is granted to headteachers and their families at the prestigious school, was cordoned off on Monday.<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce6 February 2023 22:50<\/p>\n
1675722057Who was Emma Pattison, the Epsom College headteacher found dead?Emma Pattison, 45, and her husband George, 39, were found alongside seven-year-old Lettie at the \u00a342,000 per year Epsom College, Epsom, early on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
Police are investigating the circumstances of the deaths but that no one else was involved.<\/p>\n
Described as a \u201cwonderful teacher\u201d and a \u201cdelightful person\u201d who had a \u201cdistinguished career\u201d, Ms Pattison was appointed head of Epsom in September last year.<\/p>\n
She had previously been headteacher at Croydon High School in south London, where she worked for six years.<\/p>\n
Prior to working in Croydon, Ms Pattison was the deputy head at St John\u2019s School in Leatherhead, an independent school also in Surrey.<\/p>\n
According to its website, Epsom, founded in 1851, is the current Independent School of the Year.<\/p>\n
My colleague Matt Mathers reports:<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce6 February 2023 22:20<\/p>\n
1675720284Epsom College headteacher talks about \u2018family changes\u2019 in podcast before deathThe headteacher of Epsom College has been found dead inside the school, alongside her husband and seven-year-old daughter.<\/p>\n
Police have described the incident as being \u201cisolated\u201d and said they are not seeking a third party in connection to it.<\/p>\n
Emma Pattison, 45, was just six months into her post as the Surrey private school\u2019s first-ever female head.<\/p>\n
In this podcast, she shares some of the changes her family had gone through for her new job.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a really big change for my family,\u201d she said, sharing that they have moved house and bought a dog in the area.<\/p>\n
Watch:<\/p>\n
Epsom College headteacher talks about \u2018family changes\u2019 in podcast before deathThe headteacher of Epsom College has been found dead inside the school, alongside her husband and seven-year-old daughter. Police have described the incident as being \u201cisolated\u201d and said they are not seeking a third party in connection to it. Emma Pattison, 45, was just six months into her post as the Surrey private school\u2019s first-ever female head. In this podcast, she shares some of the changes her family had gone through for her new job. \u201cIt\u2019s been a really big change for my family,\u201d she said, sharing that they have moved house and bought a dog in the area. Sign up for our newsletters.<\/p>\n
Eleanor Noyce6 February 2023 21:51<\/p>\n
1675717193Local councillor offers tribute to Pattison family, noting she is \u201cdeeply saddened”As the community continues to grieve, a local councillor has expressed that she is \u201cdeeply saddened\u201c by the death of Epsom College\u2019s headteacher, her husband and their child.<\/p>\n
Councillor Hannah Dalton, chairwoman of the Residents\u2019 Association Group on Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, said in a statement: \u201cWe are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic events that took place at Epsom College over the weekend, involving the headteacher Emma Pattison and her family.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts are with their loved ones, Epsom College staff and pupils, and the wider community as they come to terms with this devastating loss.\u201d<\/p>\n
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