Caulfield Park Community School (CPCS) is a small secondary setting that provides an alternative to mainstream secondary education. Located close to Caulfield Railway Station, the majority of students travel to the school on either the Frankston or the Pakenham and Cranbourne train lines. Students who explore enrolment at CPCS usually have a history of disengagement from school and have often been to multiple educational settings. Enrolments are made from a range of sources with students expected to show a commitment to change before enrolment can take place. Caulfield Park is committed to providing an alternative educational setting which can be responsive, flexible and supportive in meeting the needs of a range of students. The aim is to successfully re-engage back into an educational setting and develop a sense of connection with school. CPCS then provides a soundly based secondary education with an emphasis on 'hands-on' experiences. There is a focus on equipping students with knowledge and skills so they can take responsibility for their behaviour, establish successful patterns in their lives and contribute positively to their community. The school has 12.73 equivalent full time staff: 1 principal class,8.93 teachers and 2.8 Education Support Staff.