Head of Epsom College or university is identified lifeless alongside daughter, seven, and partner at independent school 

The head of Epsom University has been located lifeless at the college alongside her 7-12 months-outdated daughter and partner. 

The bodies of Emma Pattison, 45, George, 39, and Lettie, seven, have been uncovered by officers at the public college at close to 1.10am on Sunday morning.

Ms Pattison had been headteacher for just five months, acquiring taken up the new position right after six many years as headteacher at Croydon Higher Faculty.

Recognised as an elite rugby school, Epsom School is an award-profitable unbiased day and boarding university that teaches much more than 850 boys and girls aged 11 to 18 and costs £42,000-a-12 months in expenses. 

Surrey Law enforcement reported it is self-assured the tragedy is an isolated incident and there is no third occasion involvement. 

The bodies of Emma Pattison, 45, George, 39, and Lettie, seven (pictured with each other), had been found by officers at the public university at close to 1.10am on Sunday morning

Emma Pattison, 45, was just one of a few folks identified lifeless in the faculty early on Sunday morning. She had taken around as headteacher of the prestigious school in September

Ms Pattison had been headteacher of the £42,000-a-12 months university considering the fact that the beginning of the recent faculty year in September

Dr Alastair Wells, chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College or university, said: ‘Chapel solutions will acquire area all through the morning Housemasters, housemistresses and the head of decrease faculty will be on hand to supply immediate guidance and ease and comfort and we will have extra counsellors on web page for any member of the neighborhood – pupils and staff – who needs to talk, grieve or be supported.’

Ms Pattison became Epsom College’s 1st feminine head instructor in September final year, owning invested more than 6 several years in the exact role at Croydon Substantial College in south London.

She lived at the head’s household with spouse and daughter, on the faculty grounds. 

The adhering to thirty day period, she took to Twitter to post pictures in celebration of Epsom Higher education winning Independent Faculty of the Calendar year 2022.

She reported: ‘Wow! What an honour. We are thrilled to be Independent College of the Calendar year.’

At the similar function, the university also gained the University student Wellbeing Award. 

Ms Pattison also explained to pupils in December that her spouse and children had bought a Labrador named Bella to live with them on the grounds of the university. 

But in a statement past night,  a police spokesperson reported: ‘In the early hours of Sunday early morning, Surrey Law enforcement was contacted by the South East Coastline Ambulance Service to go to a house in the grounds of Epsom Higher education.

‘Officers attended at all-around 1.10am exactly where they, regrettably, identified the bodies of a few people, like a youngster.

Emma Pattison and her spouse George (entrance row, ideal) pictured at a recent school event. The couple were being observed lifeless in the headteacher’s apartment at Epsom University

Police ended up termed to the faculty in the early hrs of Sunday early morning. They are assured that there was no 3rd-party involvement in the deaths of the family 

The fatalities of Emma Pattison and her partner and child, Lettie, have been referred to the coroner. Law enforcement continue to look into

‘We can verify that the bodies located have been Emma Pattison aged 45 years. Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie, aged 7 years and her partner George aged 39 a long time.

‘The family’s upcoming of kins have been educated and are remaining supported by specialist officers.

‘An investigation is staying carried out to set up the conditions of their deaths. At this stage, police are self-confident that this is an isolated incident with no third-bash involvement.’

Detective Main Inspector Kimball Edey reported, ‘On behalf of Surrey Law enforcement, my group, and I, I initial want to categorical my sincerest condolences to the mates and loved ones of Emma, Lettie and George, as effectively as to the learners and staff of Epsom University, for their tragic reduction.

‘I want to give my assurance that we will carry out a complete investigation into what took location previous night time and hope to be able to provide some peace in these traumatic conditions. I would talk to that their privacy is highly regarded at this very tough time.’

Inspector Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewell’s Borough Commander, said: ‘We’re aware that this tragic incident will have triggered problem and upset in the local community.

‘While this is considered to be an isolated incident, in the coming days, our regional officers will stay in the region to supply reassurance to college students, mom and dad, instructors, and the community group. I would like to thank the university and the neighborhood for their comprehension and tolerance though the investigation carries on.’

The three fatalities have been reported to the Coroner.

The school’s web page was current on Sunday evening to record Paul Williams as Performing Headmaster subsequent the loss of life of Ms Pattison

And Dr Wells added: ‘Emma was a excellent instructor, but most of all she was a delightful person. In time we will commemorate Emma and her spouse and children, in the suitable way, and in line with the wishes of her family members. 

‘But for now, we inquire that we are all given the time, place and regard we want to arrive to conditions with this tragic loss.’

The college web page was current on Sunday night and now lists Paul Williams as Performing Headmaster. 

The award-successful independent working day and boarding school teaches in excess of 850 boys and women aged 11 to 18. 

The private school was explained as a ‘shining case in point of all that is finest about unbiased education’ at the Boarding Colleges Association in October.

Epsom won two awards, scooping the ‘Student Wellbeing’ award as very well as the ‘Independent School of the Year’ prize. 

Ms Pattison explained the win as ‘an amazing honour’ and additional: ‘We place aim on time, area and coronary heart and spirit to give all the youthful people today in our care almost everything they need to have to develop into the finest model of by themselves – in the classroom, on the athletics subject and in any field of fascination that lights that spark inside them.

‘There is so much awesome work to be celebrated in the field at the moment, so this is a real privilege to be named the most effective of the very best. I am extremely happy to be Head and we will display screen this award with real delight.’

Well known alumni of the school involve Conservative politician Michael Fallon and broadcaster Jeremy Vine.