Duty to Report (Form) Masterclasses - Adult (17/03/2026)

The Duty To Report (Form) Masterclasses are designed to upskill Group B and C practitioners who have never received any formal training on how to complete a DTR (previously MARF for children) for a suspected adult at risk. The session will support consideration of thresholds for safeguarding and completing DTR forms to a high standard. The session will address any gaps in practitioners knowledge or understanding around what information to include on the DTR form, how this information is used and what to expect after a DTR form has been submitted.

Aim: To be able to apply thresholds and prepare a detailed and accurate Safeguarding Report to enable effective reporting of safeguarding concerns, in turn reducing inappropriate referrals and delays in processing information and progressing safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.

Target Audience: Group B and C Health and Social Care Practitioners

Learning Outcomes:

Following attending this online session, participants will:

1. Be aware of the statutory duties in relation to report making;
2. Be able to recognise situations requiring a Duty to Report and apply threshold criteria (guidance available).
3. Be aware of the information that is required when making a report;
4. Be aware of how to approach consent;
5. Be able to identify the impact the DTR content may have on the action taken by authorities;
6. Be able to construct a detailed and accurate, factual report ready to submit;
7. Be aware of what happens once the report has been submitted and actions to take if no response is received;
8. Be aware of relevant regional and national safeguarding resources;