Preparing for Secondary School

05 June 2026

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Is your Junior starting Secondary School later this year?

Planning ahead for the transition can be a busy and costly time, especially when it comes to buying new school uniforms, PE kits, and all the everyday essentials.

With the introduction of the School Uniforms Act (Northern Ireland) 2026, steps are being taken to help make school uniform costs more manageable in the long term. However, we understand that the ongoing cost-of-living pressures are still very real for many households.

Now that we’re into June, it’s the perfect time to get organised and plan ahead for September.

School uniform loan

Let us support you with our School Uniform Loan, designed to help spread the cost and ease the pressure ahead of the new school year.

  • Borrow up to £400 (per child) over 6 months with 0% APR.
  • NO PLEDGED SHARES REQUIRED!
  • Representative Example: Borrow £400 over 6 months and pay £67 per month. ZERO INTEREST. Total Repayable £400.

 

Ts/Cs apply.

 

**Please note: a maximum £400 can be applied for in one year. Members currently under “restriction” are not eligible to apply at this time. 

 

School Uniform Loan

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If our School Uniform Loan could help you spread the costs for term time, get in touch today!

 

The Harp and Crown Credit Union has been providing safe, ethical and flexible finances for the Police and wider Police family in Northern Ireland since 1998.

 

Harp and Crown Credit Union Ltd are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number (FRN) 577113. For details visit http://www.fca.org.uk
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