New head of Epsom College vows to honour Emma Pattison’s legacy

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sir Anthony, 69, said: “I am committed to ensuring that Emma’s legacy is honoured and that Epsom College moves forward in the manner she intended. “Emma was driven, ambitious and courageous – there is no better way to respect her memory than for Epsom College to forge ahead and embody the values that guided her life.” Surrey Police have still not revealed details of how the family died but a firearm that was legally registered to 39-year-old Mr Pattison was found at the scene. “I will be right alongside them, moving the school on in preparation for the incoming head in September 2024.” Epsom College president Lord Alex Carlile stated that executives at the school wished “this appointment had never been necessary.” He said: “Emma was a wonderful person, an educator of distinction and someone who was set to take the college on an exciting journey. “I am confident that his strong vision, leadership and experience, with the stellar support of the senior leadership team that earned Epsom the title of Independent School of the Year, is the very finest way to honour Emma Pattison’s legacy.” The appointment comes days after relatives of Mrs Pattison and Lettie released a tribute through Surrey Police that said: “To see the esteem in which Emma is held by all who knew her is an enormous comfort.” It added: “The two of them were inseparable and we take comfort in that they will remain so.” The Independent Office for Police Conduct has decided not to investigate the force’s handling of the matter.