The college concluded the statement by saying: "We ask that the public and the media respect the privacy of Emma's family, and help us to prioritise the needs of our pupils. But around midnight, Emma made a distressed phone call to her sister Deborah, who jumped into her car and drove from her home in south-east London. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The head said she "hadn't looked back" since entering into teaching and told the student-presented podcast "working with you people keeps you young, they keep you energised". Here are here are some . Emma was appointed the first female headteacher at Epsom College in September 2022 after six years at Croydon High School in South London. The 42,000-a-year private school released a statement yesterday evening expressing their condolences and asking for privacy. (PA) The seven-year-old daughter of Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison died of a "shotgun wound to the head", an inquest has heard. And that evening, the husband and wife hosted a small dinner party for friends with 'no indication' that anything was amiss. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. "I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. No one who was with the Pattisons last weekend remembers seeing anything untoward. He then made a second call asking police not to visit and said he had overreached - however police did attend and arrested Mrs Pattison on suspicion of common assault. They certainly had different backgrounds. "Our thoughts, condolences and sympathies are with their families at this tragic time. Police say Emma Pattison, husband George and daughter Lettie, 7, were found dead in the grounds of Epsom College in Surrey early on Sunday morning. Emma Pattison and her seven-year-old daughter Lettie died in the early hours of Sunday morning at their home on the school's grounds. This week, neighbours in Caterham painted a picture of a couple living very different lives in recent years. 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Inspector Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewells Borough Commander, said in a statement: Were aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community. Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, senior investigating officer on the case, said: "This is an incredibly traumatic incident and we are working around the clock to investigate and understand the exact circumstances which led to this point. Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead alongside her seven-year-old daughter Lettie and husband in the early hours of Sunday. We're thrilled to be Independent School of the Year., She later added: "It gets better every time I read it. "It's been very busy but absolutely wonderful. "It's been very busy but absolutely wonderful. The Force has now made a self-referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to the short period of tine between their visit and the three deaths. Yet it emerged this week that there had been problems in the couple's relationship, going back several years. Epsom College head teacher, husband and daughter, 7, found dead on grounds of school Ms Pattison, 45, celebrated an award in her last post on social media ( Image: Twitter) Emma and George. Take our survey and help other parents. The school is considering and making plans to close early this week. Two days later, police believe he used the same weapon to kill his wife and daughter and then to take his own life. Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and seven-year-old daughter Lettie were discovered on the grounds of Epsom College, Surrey, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison and her husband had a last supper with pals hours before their deaths.. Emma Pattison, 45, her daughter Lettie and her husband George, 39, were all found . "Due to the short period of time between that contact and this incident, we have made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.". Her first teaching job was at Lutterworth College in South Leicestershire, before moving to private Caterham School in Surrey in 2005, then to Guildford High School in 2008, where she rose to become Head of Foreign Languages. According to a police statement, an investigation is being conducted to determine the exact circumstances behind their deaths. And in an interview withSchool Management Pluslast month, Emma was described as "fresh and forward-thinking, a far cry from traditional perceptions of aloof elitism in the independent sector". Turning his back on finance, in 2012 he set his sights on becoming a wine merchant, going into business with an Australian stockbroker friend. How on earth do you explain to a child the kind of horror that even adults struggle to comprehend? John Steel, who has lived in the village for nearly 40 years, remembers George and his younger sister as 'very pleasant' children. Emma and her family moved into their home on Epsom's school grounds back in September when she became the college's first female headteacher. The bodies of headmistress Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie were discovered at a property on the grounds of the school in the early hours of Sunday morning. Emma had previously spoken about her life at the school in a podcast presented by students. The new owners of their former home moved in three weeks before the shooting, with a removal van seen picking up their last pieces of furniture shortly beforehand. 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Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and daughter Lettie were found on school grounds in the early hours of Sunday morning. A friend has now described how nothing seemed "unusual" during the couple's supper with friends hours before the bloody rampage in the college ground. Police said an investigation was being carried out to establish the full chronology and circumstances of the incident. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. "In terms of transition its been a really big change for my family. They were 'silent' and 'straight-faced' according to one who saw them, but he says he didn't read anything sinister into it at the time. their daughter Lettie, 7, on Sunday, Ms Pattison and her daughter Lettie in 2020, An aerial view of the school, showing a police cordon outside a house, Ms Pattison joined Epsom College in September last year, Surrey Police confirmed that the deaths are being treated as a murder investigation, A flag flies at half mast at Epsom College. In a statement, the school, which was named independent school of the year in 2022, said: "It 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. She would talk over the fence. It is a question that haunts grief-stricken relatives and those who knew and loved the family. "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. Epsom College - latest: Murdered headteacher's husband ran failed firm before deaths Emma Pattison allegedly slapped husband George in the face during prior incident seven years ago Maryam. Featured Photograph:John Wildgoose, Copyright 2017/epsomcollege.org, Its two weeks until IB Results Day. What an honour. Surrey Police confirmed they were called by Emma's husband in the days before the shootings, and has subsequently referred itself to police watchdog IOPC as a matter of protocol. A man at the scene told The Telegraph the rifle club quarters are also currently out of bounds, but the shooting range is not part of the scene for this incident, police confirmed. Emma, often seen out jogging, was 'vivacious, motivated and positive' and, while often out with her daughter, was always keen to say hello. The bodies of Emma Pattison, 45, her partner George, 39 and little Lettie were discovered at Epsom College, Surrey, in the early hours of yesterday. Why you can trust Sky News The head of Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and young daughter. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In a since-deleted student podcast, Ms Pattison spoke of how recent months in her new role had seen big changes for her family. The school said: "The shocking and tragic news has now reached many about the . 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Mrs Pattison was questioned by officers, but no further action was taken against her. Homes are only inspected when an application for a licence is made or renewed and so, rather than visiting in person, Surrey officers made a routine phone call to George last Thursday, February 2, to check that his shotgun was being stored correctly. Epsom Colleges headmistress, Emma Pattison, and her family were discovered dead on the colleges property. Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39 and their daughter Lettie were found on the grounds of the Surrey school in the early hours of Sunday morning. Something went wrong, please try again later. The family were found in the grounds of the school in the early hours of Sunday morning by the South . ago. The college have been so supportive and everyone has been very, very welcoming.". According to a report in The Telegraph, Surrey Police said that an . Epsom College said on Twitter that staff and pupils would pay their respects to their "wonderful head" Mrs Pattison. They will attend chapel services throughout the day and counselling will be made available to all pupils, a spokesperson said. And nursery worker Chloe Rathbone, who previously took care of Lettie, said she was "utterly heartbroken" over the young child's death. Epsom college head and daughter died of shotgun wounds, inquest hears Emma Pattison is believed to have been murdered by husband along with daughter Lettie, seven Kevin Rawlinson and agency. But tellingly, during their questioning, she told police that she and her husband were undergoing counselling to overcome marital problems. Tributes have flooded in for the headmistress, who parents and teachers say "enriched children's lives". The newspaper said he had not been reported to Surrey Police before, but in 2016 had contacted them to allege that his wife had hit him, before withdrawing the claim. "Our 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. He just used to sit around watching football and TV, watering the plants. Two minutes later, apparently regretting the call, George Pattison dialled 999 again, this time asking officers not to come to the couple's four-bedroom detached home because it was a 'trivial matter and he had overreacted'. Emma, who is described as a "wonderful teacher", recalled how Bella "barked all night" in the days that followed, forcing her to apologise to her neighbours. The school community has now been left reeling at the "traumatic" loss. While Surrey police investigations into this horrific murder-suicide continue, in due course an inquest will be opened by the county's coroner, who will want to know what made 39-year-old Durham University graduate and chartered accountant George Pattison shoot his 45-year-old wife and daughter before turning his shotgun on himself. Headmistress of Epsom College Emma Pattison has been found dead alongside her husband and daughter 5 Emma, Lettie, seven, and George, 39, were found dead on the school grounds 5 Her last. "Ive got a new job, my husband has got a new job, that wasnt meant to happen but it did and my daughter has started a new school so theres been a lot of change for us as a family.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Charles Kimbrough: Tony And Emmy-Nominated Actor Died At The Age Of 86, Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Releases Tens Of Thousands Of Convicts From Custody. Police were reportedly told the couple were suffering with marriage problems at the time and Mrs Pattison's job as a deputy headteacher of an independent school in Leatherhead had caused issues. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The seven-year-old cousins were close friends from birth and often played together. Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead alongside her seven-year-old daughter . Nevertheless, the police turned up and arrested Emma on suspicion of common assault. Dr Alastair Wells, chair of the board of governors at Epsom College, said: "On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news. Emma Pattison, the headteacher of Epsom College - who is believed to have been murdered by her husband - died of shock, haemorrhage and shotgun wounds to the chest and abdomen, an inquest has heard. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Epsom College head Emma Pattison, her husband George, and their daughter Lettie, were found dead in the grounds of the grounds on Sunday morning. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. The private school where the bodies of its headmistress, her husband and seven-year-old daughter were found dead released a statement following the "heartbreaking" discovery. Weve moved house - weve bought a dog. "Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emmas family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career. Sprint Legend Tori Bowie Dies at 32: What Was the Cause of Her Demise? For the time being, of course, it is those left behind who must try to find a way to come to terms with what happened: Emma's parents and younger sister but also George's father, who doted on his eldest granddaughter; and sister, who has two children including a daughter just a few months younger than Lettie. Emma Pattison, the head of the private school Epsom College was found dead along with her husband and daughter were found dead on a property on school grounds. Earlier on that bright, chilly day last Saturday, the family were seen walking alongside the River Mole near a picturesque area in nearby Cobham known as The Tilt. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. It's now understood that Emma's sister rushed to the scene after the distress call. The head teacher of Epsom College, who was killed by her husband, was reported to police in 2016 for allegedly hitting him. "I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The bodies of headmistress Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie were discovered at a property on the grounds of the school in the early hours of Sunday morning. Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey added: On behalf of Surrey Police, my team, and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom College, for their tragic loss. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'Everyone is still in shock and disbelief,' the mother says. She took up the 245,000-a-year post in September 2022 and in an interview with the website School Management Plus last month, she was described as 'fresh and forward-thinking, a far cry from the traditional perception of aloof elitism in the independent sector'. And in her haunting last post before her death, she told how Epsom College had won a prestigious award after she took the helm. Dr Alastair Wells, Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College, said: On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news. Weve moved house - weve bought a dog. Emma Pattison, 45, her husband, George, 39, and their daughter, Lettie, seven, were . For other inquiries, Contact Us. It was an email from the chair of the college's board of governors, later that evening, which brought news of a tragedy so unfathomable that the school community is still struggling to process it: the bodies of head teacher Emma Pattison, her husband George and their seven-year-old daughter, Lettie, had been found on school grounds. The master bedroom, meanwhile, had its own balcony furnished with sun beds. Mrs Pattison is understood to have called a relative some time late on Saturday evening, but by the time the family member arrived, all three of them were dead. "The news is heartbreaking and we need time and space to come together and process these shocking events. "The College is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. The head of Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and young daughter. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. By the time they had finished work, the somewhat old-fashioned home they bought for nearly 620,000 had been transformed into a modernist dream. The family of Pattinson, which included the headmistress, 45, her 39-year-old husband, and Lettie, 7, has yet to have an official cause of death determined. "Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. The 27-year-old told The Times: "I knew Emma, George and Lettie and I am utterly heartbroken over this news. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A friend said Emma Pattison, 45, and her husband George, 39, held an "intimate" dinner party at their home, with one friend saying there were no signs of being upset. Emma was one of the most high-flying teachers in the UK and only six months into her role as Epsom College's first ever female head. They confirmed a firearm, licensed and registered to 39-year-old chartered accountant Mr Pattison, had been found at the scene and had been recovered by officers. Their only child happy and bubbly Lettie was being educated at a private prep school. Mrs Pattison has been described as a "wonderful teacher" and a "delightful person" who had a "distinguished career". More than 850 boys and girls attend the school, which was founded in 1853, and its acting head has been listed as Paul Williams. "Epsom College deaths: Teacher and daughter shot by husband, police believe" BBC News. "While this is believed to be an isolated incident, in the coming days our local officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance to students, parents, teachers and the local community. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and daughter Lettie were found on school grounds in the early hours of Sunday morning. Alongside a smiling picture of her celebrating with champagne she wrote on Twitter: Wow! Emma Pattison, 45, her husband. "While this is believed to be an isolated incident, in the coming days, our local officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance to students, parents, teachers, and the local community. The inquiry, according to police, is ongoing! It was his move to his wife's new accommodation on school grounds in Epsom that prompted George to notify Surrey Police of his change of address, in accordance with the terms of the licence he held for his shotgun. At this stage, police said they are confident that this is an isolated incident with no third-party involvement.. The 45-year-old headteacher had only joined the school this academic year in September after being the head at Croydon High school for . Barbara Davies "There has been a lot of change for us as a family, but it has been wonderful.". The couple, said the neighbour, were very different. "But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.". But officers remain on-site, with the family home sealed off. Emma Pattison, 45, head of award-winning Epsom College, was found dead alongside her husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie. Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie were found dead at 01:10 GMT on Sunday They confirmed a firearm, licensed and registered to Mr Pattison, had been found at the. The family's bodies were reportedly found by police in the early hours of February 5. THE haunting final posts of a headmistress found dead at a school along with her husband and daughter have been revealed. Something went wrong, please try again later. The school was also named the winner of the Student Wellbeing Award at the October ceremony thanks to its "whole-school approach to mental health and the wellbeing of both its staff and pupils". She told sixth form students on the school podcast Epsom Insight: "It has been a really big change for my family. 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A.She is the Epsom College head principal, Read Also: Charles Kimbrough: Tony And Emmy-Nominated Actor Died At The Age Of 86. Who Was George Pattison, Emma Pattisons Husband? The force added the firing range at the school did not form part of the crime scene and was not a line of inquiry in the investigation. Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39 and their daughter Lettie were found on the grounds of the Surrey school in the early hours of Sunday morning Headteacher Emma Pattison . The force said a firearm licensed to Mr Pattison was recovered from the scene, but cause of death would not be confirmed until post-mortems have been completed later this week. In May 2016, Mr Pattison had called police saying he had been assaulted at their home, claiming his wife had slapped him around the face. Epsom 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 . Along with her husband George Pattison and daughter, Epsom College headmistress Emma Pattison was discovered dead in Surrey, England. It was quite an intimate affair and literally turned out to be their last supper. Surrey Police confirmed a firearm was found at the scene and believe George Pattison shot his wife and daughter before killing himself. Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person.
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