A former college finance boss who stole £200,000 from a 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 chief financial officer. The 16-to-19 free school in east London focuses on preparing pupils for careers in the creative industries – and more than half are eligible for free school meals. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in