St Michael's Mount in Cornwall to be lit up for care leavers

The event is taking place on the island off the south Cornwall coast near Penzance on Saturday

The St Michael's Mount landmark in Cornwall will be lit up in honour of the county's care leavers.

The event, on the island near Penzance, marks the end of National Care Leavers Week on Saturday.

Become, a charity for children in care and young care leavers, aims to raise awareness about the challenges care leavers face.

Cornwall Council oversees nearly 600 children in care, supporting 565 care leavers aged 16 to 25 last year.

In 2022-23, 78.3% of care leavers were in education, employment, or training.

Councillor Barbara Ellenbroek, cabinet member for children and families, said: "We know that people with experience of care may face additional challenges and encounter poorer outcomes in certain areas.

"This is why Cornwall Council is leading the way in helping young people in care, both during the time they are in our care and after they leave."