Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe An academy trust finance boss who stole £200,000 from a deprived sixth form and falsified a DBS check to cover up a previous police investigation has been banned from running schools. Olakunle May Emiola Oluwadare, also known as May Dare, was jailed after defrauding the Big Creative Academy between 2018 and 2021 while working as its chief financial officer. The free school for 16 to 19-year-olds in east London focuses on preparing pupils for careers in the creative industries, with more than half of those on roll eligible for free school meals. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in