With summer approaching but many travel restrictions still in place there's a very good chance you'll spend your summer holidays here in the UK, and with thousands of miles of coastline you'll probably be heading to the beach at some point.
The average temperature of British and Irish coastal waters is 12- 15oC, cold enough to cause cold water shock. Professor Mike Tipton, leading expert in cold water survival at the University of Portsmouth, talks about what you should do if you find yourself unexpectedly in cold water.
A short animation to help children stay safe at the beach from Rother District Council.
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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